Unforgettable Ottawa Doctor Dr George W Davis Dies
Dr George W Davis a veteran Ottawa physician died at 87 or 88 after a life filled with public service science youth work and Boy Scout leadership He served as county health officer and was a noted amateur astronomer with a gift for explaining science to children His humor and forward view kept him young at heart and Ottawa mourns its unforgettable character
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George W. Davis
Ottawa
Dr. Davis
Boy Scout Movement
Walked Out Lecture By Educator Topic on Networks
A South Carolina school teacher, Alva J., 35, studying at Northwestern, noted during Dr. George W. Crane’s lecture that networks may cut back on Case 7-385 questions, risking loss of viewers and customers. He spoke after attending the National Educational Convention, expressing disappointment.
Fragmented tastes and tame lectures spark desertion at meetings
A reader recalls walking out on a speaker during a convention after enduring seven dry papers. He criticizes educators for failing to engage audiences, questions the aim of education, and notes personal disinterest in attending future meetings. The piece weaves fringe anecdotes about reporters, politics, and a rain joke in New Orleans.
Measles, trials, and town notes from Ottawas week
Ottawans read about measles quarantine at 619 East Fourth Street and illnesses in local schools. The Thaw trial in New York drew wire-service coverage while local dance plans and travel anecdotes added color to the day.
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Jean
Barbara Howell
Blanche Mayes
B. Smith Haworth
John A. Dyer
Kansas City
Briggs Wharton
Alexandria
Jim Tom Story
Rockwood
Radio program listings mix for multiple stations
Radio listings show a networked schedule with WDAF KCMO KTJO and other call signs. Programs include News Dramatic features Dragnet Biography and The Theater with various host identifiers and timing blocks. The fragment hints at a weekday lineup around morning to evening with music news and entertainment segments.
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KCMO
Andy
Fredrikson
WDAF
Newa
Ktjo-Fm
Spee
Bhob
Ray
KRCMO
WDAT
World Tonight
Retirement Income Credit explained for seniors
Tax break details for Americans 65 and older with 1956 income from pensions annuities interest dividends or rents. Ray Henry explains eligibility rules prior earnings present earnings and age and how the 20 percent credit applies to the first 1200 of retirement income with reductions for Social Security railroad retirement and earned wages.
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Internal Revenue Service
Internal’ Revenue Office
After All By ELM Courage and TV Wager Decisions
A man increased winnings beyond 100000 on a TV program and will decide tonight whether to pursue more or retire with earnings. Other contestants have returned to choose yes or no, with many continuing to win or fail on tougher questions. The piece notes the tax impact and public applause for both risk and retreat, pondering networks’ supply of bright contestants and the fatigue of weekly viewership.
High School Paper Reflects Stresses On Teen Minds
New York page features a teen newspaper reflecting shifts from a carefree 1920s world to a tense modern era. It notes war, dictators, and cold war lessons shaping youths, alongside a brief Credit Bureau notices section listing multiple property and marriage records.
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New York
Outer Space
Greece
America
Washington
London
Do You Know Canada Senate Averages 68.4 Years Old
Canada has 88 state senators with an average age of 68.4 years and 60 senators are over 65. In the United States contract bridge is taught in 20 colleges and universities.
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Canada
United States
Stigler urges state abbr change to OK now
H. E. Carlile president of the Stigler Chamber of Commerce endorses dropping Okla. to OK. He says the bicentennial year offers a timely hook and a bill will be introduced in the legislature to make the change official.
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Stigler
Okla
Oklahoma
H. E. Carlile
Stigler Chamber of Commerce
Carlile
Tear Out Ad for $1,000 Life Insurance for Seniors
A mail in offer from Old American Ins Co Kansas City targets people aged 60 to 80 with a $1,000 final expense policy. No obligation and no calls, just mail name address and age to receive the policy by post.
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Kansas City
Old American Ins. Co
3 West Ltd
Dept
Richmond Area News Highlights Local Visits and Club Events
Lt Jg and Mrs Carl Bastin visited family before transfer from Puerto Rico to Florida. Eunice Severns spent weekend with her parents in Manhattan. The Fortnightly club met with program Kansas Women and guests included Nell and Gertrude Jewell and others. Community members attended church meetings, social gatherings, and local travel on business trips.
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Clive Bastin
Imogene Bastin
Puerto Rico
Florida
Detroit
Eunice Severns
Manhattan
Abe Severns
Alfred Sigler
Frank Dietrich
Kansas
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Gertrude Jewell
Jerry Milchelt
Mike
Gene O'Mara
Robin
Gladys Garrison
Mmes
French Booker
H. C. Wolfe
J. L. de Garmo
Wilbur Duffey
Albert Dunbar
Harry Kelsey
R. S. Gault
Frank Gerhold
Ernest Henderson
Merritt McDonald
Lon Mishler
Lee Perkins
Sandy Sims
Virgil Smith
Raymond Wagner
W. A. Vanek
Ralph Mc Crea
Wichita
Nevada
Elizabeth Schwegman
Susan
Jane Schwegman
Lee
Abbbert Schwegman
Kenneth Cunningham
George Atchison
Kansas City
Lee Hermreck
Elden Lyon
St. Therese
Ernest van Wie
Tom Wharton
Orie Higdons
Howard Smith
Fred Johnson
R. E. Mersham
Maurice Penton
Ottawa
Martha
Richard Benton
Missouri
Clarence Gault
Newton
Gault
Man wins judgment after fiancé refuses repayment
In Topeka Kansas Joseph P Donnelly testified Kath erine Addy canceled their July 1955 wedding after he spent 3527 in making her house ready. He pursued a court case and was awarded a 4575 judgment to cover furniture purchases as well.
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Topeka, Kas
Joseph P Donnelly
Katherine Addy
Donnelly
Miss Addy
Prayer text from Mark 1 1
Prayer proclamation from a religious text asking for guidance forgiveness and service to God through Jesus Christ. It references the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God and invites believers to dedicate their lives to God's will through prayer.
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Son of
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Nixon backs official vice president residence plan
Vice President Nixon says Congress should authorize an official home for the vice presidency to be ready for January 1961. He plans to buy a six bedroom house in northwest Washington and supports a bill to ensure the residence is for the office, not any one person.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Leisenower
Rep. Weinwright
Add Brain To Radar Device
The Army has added an electronic brain to a radar device to speed locating the mortar fire source. Developed by the Signal Corps laboratories at Ft. Monmouth New Jersey and General Electric Military Electronics Department Syracuse New York the computer aided locator instantly reads the shell source by translating blips on the screen after a trigger touch. A five million dollar per mile highway from Caracas across Venezuela is noted, and U S Savings Bonds are urged for investment.
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Army
Signal Corps Laboratories
Ft. Monmouth
N.J
Military Electronic Department
General Electric Co
Syracuse
N.Y
Carlick
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